Hello everyone,

I applied for the DTV visa in Jakarta on May 25, and today marks the 10th day since submission.

So far, I haven’t received any updates—no request for additional documents or communication of any kind.

I would like to ask:

Why might it be taking longer than expected?

How many more days should I expect to wait, approximately?

Has anyone received visa approval in early June already?

Thank you in advance for any information shared.

Sharing my DTV application process

- Type: Workcation

- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

- Submitted Documents:

(1) Employment Contract (Remote job), with company stamp

(2) Recommendation Letter from my employer, with company stamp

(3) Company Registration info of my employer

(4) Company Registration Certificate of my employer

(5) Salary Slips for past 6 months, with company stamp

(6) Cover Letter (education background, working experience, responsibilities of current remote role, traveling plan for different provinces in Thailand), with my signature

(7) Bank Statement in English (balance must be more than 500,000 THB)

(8) Passport Bio Page (scanned version), better to scan both bio page and the other empty page together

(9) Arrival stamp page (scanned version), better to scan both pages of the passport including arrival stamp page and the other page together

(10) Recent passport size photo

- Submitted on 31st May 2025 (Saturday)

- Changed status from “Pending Document Check” to “Pending Approval” on 2nd June 2025 (Monday)

- Got Visa Approval on 4th June 2025

Total processing time = 2 Business Days

*Please ensure that all required documents are thoroughly prepared before submission. There is no need to rush the process, as the embassy does not strictly count processing days. Instead, they aim to issue a decision as quickly as possible once a complete and well-organized application is received. Including any additional documents that may support your case can also help facilitate a faster approval.*

Approved from Cambodia. 4 weeks

We're intending to apply for the DTV and then rent a house in Chiang Mai for a few years (kids will attend a private coop group). I understand we need to border hop every six months but I want to know is it necessary to go to different airports so it doesn't look like we're trying to be permanent residents?

We won't stay longer than five years but when I think about it we're not necessarily 'tourists'. Thanks

Hello people, i am talking to people who already apply for DTV Visa in chicago, what are additional documents will they ask me for? I have my passport, clear picture of me, I have 15,000 in bank account, I have driver's license, I have employment certificate and professional portfolio showcasing my work saying i can do remote work in any country. The additional documents that I do have is LLC and Employer identification number if they need it so what other documents they will ask me for please need this information.

Bangkok Bank update:

I have had this account for several years, initially opened on a tourist visa.

Because of all the confusion about accounts getting closed I visited the local branch today for peace of mind.

They said no problem with older accounts.

For these they look at cash flow to prevent money laundering…Large amount of money in and then out again.

Regular monthly deposits and bills paid online are normal and proper use of the account.

They are contacting people by email if there account issues.

USA passport on DTV visa. Account in Chiang Mai. 5 June 2025.

I hope this helps…..I was really freaked out with all the news of BB accounts getting closed.

Hi everyone, this message might be relevant to some of you and I could use some advice: I’m trying to open an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account, but they’re asking for a TIN (Thai Identification Number). The thing is, I’ve just changed my tax residency and I don’t my TIN at the moment.

Has anyone managed to get around a similar situation?

Is the TIN absolutely necessary?

Thanks in advance for your help! 😁

Does anybody know usually how long does it take after your status changes from “pending document check” to “pending approval” that you receive your actual approved visa?

Hey, i am from Germany, what is currently the best and fastest way to apply for DTV ?

Thank you

Hello everyone, we are going to do the DTV in Cambodia in a couple of weeks. For the dependents, we have french birth and marriage certificates. We will get them translated in Thai or English but do we need to have the translation legalized by our embassy? Thanks!